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Breton (Brecton, or Britton), John E., Ll.d.

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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Breton (Brecton, Or Britton), John E., LL.D.

an English prelate, was promoted from being canon of Hereford to bishop; of that diocese in 1269, and died May 12, 1275. He was noted for his knowledge of the civil and common law, and made a digest of the laws of England.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Breton (Brecton, or Britton), John E., Ll.d.'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​b/breton-brecton-or-britton-john-e-lld.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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